It’s been a few weeks since I last did a reading wrap-up. The reason isn’t that I’ve not been reading, but that I moved through most books slowly and didn’t want to bore you all with updates about the same books week after week. Today, I thought I’d share what’s been going on in my (reading) life. As always, I’m joining in with #IMWAYR.
Life Update
Like I said yesterday, I’ve been using reading for escapism a lot lately. I can’t quite pinpoint the reason, but I’m struggling a bit. I often feel overwhelmed when in the communal rooms at my home, so I retreat into my room and read.
What I’m Currently Reading
Nothing at the moment. I deleted a few books off my “Currently Reading” bookshelf on Goodreads because I’d had them there for nine months to several years and didn’t believe I was going to finish them anytime within the foreseeable future.
I’m still only 6% done with The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth, but I haven’t committed to reading it yet. By that I mean, I haven’t put it on my Goodreads shelf or decided I’m going to spend significant time devoted to this particular book.
What I Recently Finished Reading
I finished two books in the past week. The first was Too Scared to Tell by Cathy Glass. I finished that one on Thursday and wrote a review of it on Friday.
The second one is No Way Out by Kate Elysia. This is an abuse survivor memoir. I found this one by looking for other inspirational memoirs to read besides the foster care memoirs by the likes of Cathy Glass, Casey Watson, etc. I am thinking of doing a mini review of this one someday when I’ve read some other books I discovered too.
What I Think I’ll Be Reading Next
I really don’t know for sure! I still need to read the new Casey Watson and Maggie Hartley foster care memoirs that came out on August 6 and I think Angela Hart has a new memoir out too. I’ve not read anything by Angela Hart, as she isn’t discussed on the inspirational memoirs groups as much.
In addition, I discovered the preview feature on Apple Books just last week too. I never thought to actually download a preview of a book before buying the book. Don’t know why not. This week, I downloaded previews for two domestic violence survivor memoirs, before I ended up buying No Way Out (without downloading a preview first).
Lastly, in case I’m not into serious reading, Rebecca of BookishlyRebecca recommended the young adult romcom Tweet Cute by Emma Lord. I immediately checked if it was available on Bookshare and it was!
What’s up in your reading life?
A Multitude of Musings 
Nothing wrong with reading lots, we need to read more but it’s been too busy cleaning out all of the unused and worthing things and taking them to the county landfill.
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Oh, I see. I hope you’ll find some more reading time soon.
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I’ve read a lot this month but it was because it was too hot to do anything else.
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Oh yes, so true. It was very hot here for part of August too.
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I know what you mean about your currently reading shelf staying the same. I’ve been reading the same (very) long book for the whole month of August, but had a few others going, plus audiobooks, to report on here and there. Hope you find some good ones to start, now that you have a clean slate! You’ve gotten me curious about what BookShare is, but maybe it’s something on GoodReads?
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Thanks so much for commenting. Bookshare is an accessible book service for the blind, dyslexic and otherwise print disabled. I use it because I’m blind. I probably should’ve explained, sorry.
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Ah! Well, I could have NOT been lazy and looked it up myself before commenting, especially as I’m a librarian! I’m a first-time vistor to your blog from the “It’s Monday What Are You Reading” link-up. I’m glad you were able to get the book through Bookshare!
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Oh no, you weren’t lazy at all. I understand first time visitors don’t know everything, but I feel like I would be repeating myself if I explained it each time. Anyway, thanks for your kind words.
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I’ve always enjoyed reading as an escape. When it’s too hot out or too cold out or too rainy out there’s always a comfy spot on the couch to hang out with a book. Right now I’ve probably got 3 or 4 books in process — Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker and I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown are the two that come to mind off the top of my head.
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I’m so glad you find comfort in reading too. These sound like interesting books you’re currently reading.
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Some books have been on my reading shelf for a long time as well, just as reminders that they are still there. I am finding more time to read, but, like you, I’m struggling to find my place. Perhaps it’s all that’s going on….perhaps it’s the new lifestyle I find myself in….not sure.
I guess we are navigating through these waters and will at least have our books to comfort us. Hugs to you.
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Yes, agree. Books are definitely comforting in these weird times. Thanks for commenting.
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Oh yay! I hope you end up enjoying Tweet Cute especially if you’re looking for a cute read. It’s so fun and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. 😀
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Thanks so much. I don’t usually read lighthearted books, but I think I’d love this one for a change.
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